August 18, 2022, 56, Raleigh – “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 With Profound Sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Naomi Carroll
Elwood Leroy Allen
August 19, 2022, 81, Faison – Elwood Leroy Allen, 81, of 414 Winnifred Street, Faison, NC 28341, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, while in the care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Elwood was born November 25, 1940 in Kinston, NC, the son of the late Roy Allen and Thelma Barwick…… read more »
Jerry Albert Byrd
August 21, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Jerry Albert Byrd, 73, passed away on Sunday at his residence. He was the son of the late John Asa and Marjorie Holland Byrd, and widower of Mary Byrd. Mr. Byrd was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force. He loved spending time with his grandchildren…… read more »
Elva Williford Baker
August 22, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – Elva Williford Baker, 85, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Elva was born in Johnston County to the late Jim and Nora Pipkin Williford on December 28, 1936. Elva had retired from food service from Raleigh Community Hospital. She was a member…… read more »
Jean Hardison Pierce
August 21, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Jean Hardison Pierce, 88, was graciously received into the presence of her Lord early on Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Wayne County to the late Jimmy and Gertrude Best Hardison on September 28, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
Sandra Lee Tablone Reichart
August 22, 2022, 76, Rosewood – Sandra Lee Tablone Reichart, 76, of Rosewood departed this walk of life Monday, August 22, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. The…… read more »
Joseph Albert “Abbie” Forehand
August 19, 2022, 82, Patetown – Joseph Albert “Abbie” Forehand, 82, of the Patetown community passed away Friday evening, August 19, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Pate Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Abbie was born…… read more »
Martha “Virginia” Wells Glover
August 19, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Martha “Virginia” Wells Glover, 94, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 19, 2022 at Brookdale Country Day Road surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with the…… read more »
Betty B. West
August 23, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Betty B. West, 92, of Belfast Ave., passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday morning. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3888 Hwy 70 West, Goldsboro with Walter Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. She is survived by…… read more »
Stephen Henry Ward
August 20, 2022, 39, Newton Grove – Stephen Henry Ward, 39, of Newton Grove, NC, passed away Saturday morning August 20, 2022 at UNC Wayne Hospital. Stephen was born in Wayne County December 27, 1982. He was a son of Ellen Radford Ward and the late Henry Eugene Ward. Stephen is survived by his wife;…… read more »
